Advanced Diploma - Interaction Design
- 3 years
- Duration
- 21,100 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
To build meaningful interactions between a user and digital and physical platforms like websites, wearables, and mobile devices, students in the Interaction Design program combine design abilities like user experience, interface development, and graphic design with programming.
This dynamic discipline imagines novel forms of human-computer interaction in systems, services, products, and environments across a wide range of industries, taking into account the psychological, social, economic, and cultural variables that create our current and future reality.
You will be asked to think critically about mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations, and human aspects during your time in the Interaction Design program. This course is distinguished by its emphasis on usability testing, research, teamwork, and actual projects.
Program structure
Semester 1
- 2D Visualization
- Information Architecture 1
- Visual Design
- Technical Drawing 1
- Interactive Systems
- College English
Semester 2
- 3D Visualization 1
- Information Architecture 2
- Information Design
- Technical Drawing 2
- Usability Testing
- Design, Technology and Humans
Semester 3
- Cognitive Ergonomics
- 3D Visualization 2
- Interface Development 1
- Communicating Design
- Branding and Marketing Strategies
Semester 4
- 3D Visualization 3
- Interface Development 2
- Physical Interfaces
- Design Process and Management
- Ergonomics in Design
Semester 5
- Device Development 1
- Portfolio 1
- Interactive Systems Project 1
- Immersive Media 1
- Human Computer Interaction
Semester 6
- Device Development 2
- Interactive Systems Project 2
- Immersive Media 2
- Interaction Design Studio Lab
- Portfolio 2
- Field Placement
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 21,100 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Application questionnaire *
- Portfolio *
*Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
